On Aug. 17, Nova Scotians elected a Progressive Conservative (PC) government under Premier Tim Houston. Premier Houston campaigned on overhauling the health-care system and care delivery in Nova Scotia – revamping the system that currently has over 75,000 Nova Scotians […]
We may be sick and tired of COVID-19, but it’s not sick and tired of us. In just a few days, COVID-19 cases have spiked in Nova Scotia and in nearby provinces, putting people, communities and our health-care system at […]
As public-health restrictions ease and vaccine uptake continues to grow, many Nova Scotians are reconnecting in person with friends and loved ones they haven’t seen in months. But with the pandemic still on everyone’s mind, seeing people again in this […]
If you’re still haven’t received your second dose of COVID19 vaccine, now is the time to move up your appointment. Nova Scotia may be one of the most vaccinated provinces in Canada, but there are still about 35,000 people waiting […]
The weather’s warmed up, the sun is shining and we’re in full-on summer mode: beach days, popsicles and sunscreen, oh my! With COVID-19 still hanging around, it’s likely we’ll have to stick closer to home than we’re used to for […]
Nova Scotian kids aged 12 to 15 can now get immunized against COVID-19 with the Pfizer mRNA vaccine. The Moderna vaccine may be authorized for this age group in the coming weeks. It’s important for children to be vaccinated as […]
Nova Scotia is home to many quiet heroes of the pandemic – ordinary people who have done remarkable things to help others cope during these unsettling times. The Dr. Robert Strang Community Hero Award has recognized 20 Nova Scotians who […]
If you had access to a veggie garden when you were a kid, you’ll remember the fun you had planting seeds, plucking strawberries or eating peas straight from the pod. By causing people to be stuck at home over the […]
The Dr. Robert Strang Community Hero Award celebrates Nova Scotians who have inspired others, raised spirits or helped people cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. A committee chose the 20 winners from 179 outstanding applications – scroll to the bottom to […]
Doctors Nova Scotia has a new president. Dr. Heather Johnson assumed the role at the association’s annual conference on June 12. Dr. Johnson has practised family medicine in Bridgewater for 20 years, and currently works within a collaborative practice with […]
